MLB
Joe Blanton
Joe Blanton
Washington Nationals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 44y-0m-11d (Dec 11, 1980)
Exp: 11.158 Years
Country: US
College: Kentucky
Drafted: Round 1 (#24 overall), 2002
Agent(s): Jeff Berry (CAA Sports)
INACTIVE
2017-2017
Joe Blanton signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
| Year | Age | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
|
36 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | |||
| 2018 |
|
37 |
UFA |
|||||||
| Deferred Money | ||||||||||
| 2018 |
|
37 | $1,000,000 | $1,500,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | |||
| 2019 |
|
38 | $2,000,000 | $1,500,000 | - | $2,000,000 | - | |||
| Year | Age | Service | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
|
36 | 10.158 | $4,000,000 | - | - | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | ||||
| 2018 |
|
37 | -- |
UFA |
||||||||
| Deferred Money | ||||||||||||
| 2018 |
|
37 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | ||||||
| 2019 |
|
38 | $2,000,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 | ||||||
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
|
36 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | ||||
| Deferred Cash | ||||||||||||
| 2018 |
|
37 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,500,000 | ||||
| 2019 |
|
38 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 | $2,000,000 | ||||
Contract Notes
- Innings Pitched Bonus:
$250,000 each for 50,60
$500,000 for 70
- $3M deferred ($1M in 2018, $2M in 2019)
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2016-2016
Joe Blanton signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015
Joe Blanton signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014
Joe Blanton signed a 1 year contract with the Oakland Athletics.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2013-2015
Joe Blanton signed a 2 year , $15,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Angels, including $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2010-2012 Arbitration Extension
Joe Blanton signed a 3 year , $24,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $6,000,000 signing bonus, $24,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $24,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$6,000,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2009-2009 Arbitration
Joe Blanton signed a 1 year , $5,475,000 contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, including $5,475,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,475,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,475,000
Average Salary:
$5,475,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2008 Arbitration
Joe Blanton signed a 1 year , $3,700,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $3,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,700,000
Average Salary:
$3,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2007-2007
Joe Blanton signed a 1 year , $380,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $380,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $380,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2006-2006
Joe Blanton signed a 1 year , $327,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $327,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $327,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $327,000
Average Salary:
$327,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2005-2005
Joe Blanton signed a 1 year , $316,500 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $316,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $316,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $316,500
Average Salary:
$316,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2002-2002 Signing Bonus
Joe Blanton signed a 1 year , $1,400,000 contract with the Oakland Athletics, including $1,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,400,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,400,000
Average Salary:
$1,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
11.158 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$58,598,500
Earnings w/ Different Teams
7 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 21 |
 |
Signing Bonus
|
$1,400,000 |
$1,400,000 |
|
| 2005 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$316,500 |
$1,716,500 |
|
| 2006 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$327,000 |
$2,043,500 |
|
| 2007 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$380,000 |
$2,423,500 |
|
| 2008 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,700,000 |
$6,123,500 |
|
| 2009 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$5,475,000 |
$11,598,500 |
|
| 2010 | 29 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,000,000 |
$14,598,500 |
|
| 2011 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$10,500,000 |
$25,098,500 |
|
| 2012 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$10,500,000 |
$35,598,500 |
|
| 2013 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$6,500,000 |
$42,098,500 |
|
| 2014 | 33 |
|
Retained
|
$7,500,000 |
$49,598,500 |
|
| 2015 | 34 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$371,584 $628,416 |
$49,970,084 $50,598,500 |
|
| 2016 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$54,598,500 |
|
| 2017 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$1,000,000 |
$55,598,500 |
|
| 2018 | 37 |
|
Deferred
|
$1,000,000 |
$56,598,500 |
|
| 2019 | 38 |
|
Deferred
|
$2,000,000 |
$58,598,500 |
|
| Total |
$58,598,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$371,584 | $1,400,000 | - | $1,771,584 |
| 4 |
|
$4,723,500 | - | - | $4,723,500 |
| 4 |
|
$23,475,000 | $6,000,000 | - | $29,475,000 |
| 2 |
|
$14,000,000 | - | - | $14,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$628,416 | - | - | $628,416 |
| 1 |
|
$4,000,000 | - | - | $4,000,000 |
| 3 |
|
$4,000,000 | - | - | $4,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |
|
21 |
$1,400,000 |
$1,400,000 |
$1,400,000 |
||
| 2005 |
|
24 |
$316,500
|
$316,500 |
$1,716,500 |
||
| 2006 |
|
25 |
$327,000
|
$327,000 |
$2,043,500 |
||
| 2007 |
|
26 |
$380,000
|
$380,000 |
$2,423,500 |
||
| 2008 |
|
27 |
$3,700,000
|
$3,700,000 |
$6,123,500 |
||
| 2009 |
|
28 |
$5,475,000
|
$5,475,000 |
$11,598,500 |
||
| 2010 |
|
29 |
$1,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$3,000,000 |
$14,598,500 |
|
| 2011 |
|
30 |
$8,500,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$10,500,000 |
$25,098,500 |
|
| 2012 |
|
31 |
$8,500,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$10,500,000 |
$35,598,500 |
|
| 2013 |
|
32 |
$6,500,000
|
$6,500,000 |
$42,098,500 |
||
| 2014 |
|
33 |
$7,500,000
|
$7,500,000 |
$49,598,500 |
||
| 2015 |
|
34 |
$371,584 $628,416
|
$371,584 $628,416 |
$49,970,084 $50,598,500 |
||
| 2016 |
|
35 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$54,598,500 |
||
| 2017 |
|
36 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$55,598,500 |
||
| 2018 |
|
37 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$56,598,500 |
||
| 2019 |
|
38 |
$2,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$58,598,500 |
||
| Total |
$51,198,500 |
$7,400,000 |
$58,598,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$371,584 | $1,400,000 | - | $1,771,584 |
| 4 |
|
$4,723,500 | - | - | $4,723,500 |
| 4 |
|
$23,475,000 | $6,000,000 | - | $29,475,000 |
| 2 |
|
$14,000,000 | - | - | $14,000,000 |
| 1 |
|
$628,416 | - | - | $628,416 |
| 1 |
|
$4,000,000 | - | - | $4,000,000 |
| 3 |
|
$4,000,000 | - | - | $4,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
WSH |
May 17, 2017 - Jun 11, 2017 | Shoulder |
-
Feb 28, 2017
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Washington (WSH)
-
Jan 19, 2016
Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Jul 29, 2015
Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Kansas City (KC) for considerations
-
Feb 13, 2015
Signed a minor league contract with Kansas City (KC)
-
Mar 31, 2014
Signed a minor league contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Mar 26, 2014
Released by Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Dec 05, 2012
Signed a 2 year $15 million contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Aug 04, 2012
Traded to Los Angeles (LAD) from Philadelphia (PHI) for future considerations
-
Jan 21, 2010
Signed a 3 year $24 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Jun 13, 2002
Signed a contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Jun 13, 2002
Signed a contract with Oakland (OAK)
-
Jun 04, 2002
Drafted by Oakland (OAK): Round 1 (#24 overall)
-
Jun 04, 2002
Drafted by Oakland (OAK): Round 1 (#24 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | WSH | 51 | 0 | 52 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 39 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 44.3 | 5.68 | 1.47 | -0.23 |
| 2016 | LAD | 75 | 0 | 55 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 80 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 80.0 | 2.48 | 1.01 | 1.89 |
| 2015 | KC | 36 | 4 | 69 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 79 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 76.0 | 2.84 | 1.12 | 0.35 |
| 2013 | LAA | 28 | 20 | 180 | 96 | 89 | 34 | 108 | 29 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 132.7 | 6.04 | 1.61 | -1.88 |
| 2012 | PHI | 31 | 30 | 207 | 106 | 100 | 34 | 166 | 29 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 191.0 | 4.71 | 1.26 | 0.11 |
| 2011 | PHI | 11 | 8 | 52 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 41.3 | 5.01 | 1.48 | 0.06 |
